Wednesday Wishlist #3: Black Friday Edition
In the spirit of consumption, here are some of our favourite deals to jump on this week.
We know Black Friday is overwhelming. It’s turned into weeks-long celebrations as each brand attempts to hijack your attention and convince you to make purchases you almost certainly do not need. Through the noise, however, there are some amazing deals to be had – if you know where to look.
We’ll leave the specifics to you, but here’s a list of some of the most enticing deals we’ve found while making the rounds. Jump on quickly so as not to miss out.
Cadence
If you’ve been holding back on trying Cadence, now is the time – they are our favourite electrolyte brand at the moment. Slick, backed by the best, and with a clean ingredient list to boot. With formulations covering everything from marathon performance to sleep quality, the brand has discounted its subscription service by 30%, and everything else sitewide by 20%. A rare chance to stock up on the best salt money can buy.
They’re also doing some mega giveaways if you can sneak in quickly enough.
Bose
Ever since the QuietComforts became the frequent flyer’s trusted headphones, Bose has been an ever-reliable go-to for excellent audio experiences – an option made even better with up to 45% off. It’s a welcome differentiator in the sea of AirPods – with the Ultra Earbuds coming in hot as both in-ear and open-ear, with a bunch of colours to choose from.
The SoundLink home speaker in the warm wood option is also an aesthetically-conscious addition to any home audio setup.
Shop the Soundlink Home Speaker.
Saucony
Ever since the Minted crew started actively working Saucony, we’ve loved how the brand has continued to push the boundaries of where technical gear can turn up. This sale is 25% off with the early access code ‘CHEER’, and our personal picks this time are the GTX (Gore-Tex) collabs, which will keep your feet dry whether you’re hitting the streets or trails this winter.
Continuing on the theme of trail runners, the Grid Aura Xs are also a great streetwear-inspired pair that blends style and substance.
Therabody
Massage guns are what Therabody has built its reputation on, and for good reason – they’re the gold standard in the space, and, especially on discount, a nice bit of kit to keep around. Complete with a built-in heating element, the Mini Plus travel-sized gun is a particular sale highlight, and makes for an easy chuck in to the suitcase or gym bag.
If you want to look like you’ve lost the plot while simultaneously taking care of your skin, TheraFace has just the product you need. This is your chance to cop some red-light therapy that’s not a complete rip-off.
Everlane
We forgot how good the basics are at Everlane. If you’re looking for a sustainability-focused alternative to the overhype of COS – including the ability to trace back the production process, understanding the story of where each garment comes from – Everlane is the selection for you. Right now, the site is up to 50% off.
We highly recommend considering one of their hoodies – particularly the merino ones for a super soft feel that doesn’t break the bank.
Shop The Felted Merino Hoodie.
For a slightly more luxurious touch, their cashmere quarter zip is a great buy – and will keep you on trend this winter.
Shop The Cashmere Quarter Zip.
L’Occitane En Provence
Controversial take: where Aesop and Byredo handwashes have become performative options to impress guests, L’Occitane still maintains an air of integrity, in our eyes, as a premium brand worth stocking your bathroom shelves with. The hand cream in particular is always a winner, but the shower oils are not to be ignored, and will give you a nice shine in the thick of winter.
Right now it’s 20% off with code ‘Friday’ across the site, so have a flip through and treat yourself.
MR PORTER
Need we say anything else about MR PORTER? Our preferred curators in the world of luxury e-retailers, they rarely go on sale to this extent. If you’re anything like us, you’ve already got a solid wishlist that has taken shape over many hours of autumn virtual window shopping. Now is the time to purge it. If, however, you don’t have one, we welcome you to use ours below – just don’t take too many of the best picks.
The Saucony GTX reccomendation is timely. I've been looking for somethng waterproof for winter runs and the Gore-Tex versions seem like the sweet spot between performace and durability. Have you found the trail models hold up well on pavement too?